Excessive Heat Warning 2, NWS State College, PA

Issued

Aug 12, 2021, 3:33 AM EDT (07:33 UTC)

In effect from

Aug 13, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT

Expired

Aug 13, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT

In force

7 hr

Issued by

NWS State College, PA

Counties Adams County, PA, Dauphin County, PA, Lancaster County, PA, Lebanon County, PA, York County, PA

The State College radar (KCCX), 143 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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144 
WWUS71 KCTP 120733
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
333 AM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

PAZ057-059-064>066-122330-
/O.NEW.KCTP.EH.W.0002.210813T1600Z-210813T2300Z/
/O.CON.KCTP.EH.W.0001.210812T1600Z-210812T2300Z/
Dauphin-Lebanon-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Harrisburg, Hershey, Lebanon, Gettysburg,
York, and Lancaster
333 AM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with maximum heat index 
  values up to 110 expected today and up to 105 on Friday. 

* WHERE...Dauphin, Lebanon, Adams, York and Lancaster Counties.

* WHEN...Noon today to 7 PM EDT today and Friday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive heat and humidity will significantly
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly
  for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Air
  quality will be reduced and people unusually sensitive to air
  pollution may be mildly affected. A surge in cooling demand is
  expected due to the excessive heat conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Excessive heat can be life-threatening
  among at-risk populations, such as children, the elderly, and
  those with pre-existing health conditions. In addition to the
  daytime heat, overnight low temperatures will also be very warm
  and oppressively muggy especially in urban corridors. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an
air-conditioned room. Check up on relatives and neighbors, and
provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. 

If you work or spend time outside, reschedule strenuous 
activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and 
symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and 
loose fitting clothing. For more excessive heat safety 
information, visit weather.gov/heat.

&&

$$

PAZ028-036-046-049>053-056-058-063-122330-
/O.NEW.KCTP.HT.Y.0007.210813T1600Z-210813T2300Z/
/O.CON.KCTP.EH.W.0001.210812T1600Z-210812T2300Z/
Juniata-Franklin-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-
Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Schuylkill-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Mifflintown, Chambersburg, Williamsport, 
Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, 
Berwick, Newport, Pottsville, and Carlisle
333 AM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot
  conditions with maximum heat index values up to 106 expected. 
  For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 102 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from noon today to 7 PM 
  EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 7 PM EDT 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive heat and humidity will significantly
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly
  for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Air
  quality will be reduced and people unusually sensitive to air
  pollution may be mildly affected. A surge in cooling demand is
  expected due to the excessive heat conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Excessive heat can be life-threatening 
  among at-risk populations, such as children, the elderly, and 
  those with pre-existing health conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an
air-conditioned room. Check up on relatives and neighbors, and
provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. 

If you work or spend time outside, reschedule strenuous 
activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and 
symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and 
loose fitting clothing. For more excessive heat safety 
information, visit weather.gov/heat.

&&

$$

PAZ026-027-035-122330-
/O.NEW.KCTP.HT.Y.0007.210813T1600Z-210813T2300Z/
/O.CON.KCTP.HT.Y.0006.210812T1600Z-210812T2300Z/
Huntingdon-Mifflin-Fulton-
Including the cities of Huntingdon, Mount Union, Lewistown, 
and McConnellsburg
333 AM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Maximum heat index values between 100 and 104 expected.

* WHERE...Huntingdon, Mifflin and Fulton Counties.

* WHEN...Noon to 7 PM EDT today and Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an
air-conditioned room. Check up on relatives and neighbors, and
provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. 

If you work or spend time outside, reschedule strenuous 
activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and 
symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and 
loose fitting clothing. For more excessive heat safety 
information, visit weather.gov/heat.

&&

$$

PAZ034-122300-
/O.EXA.KCTP.HT.Y.0006.210812T1600Z-210812T2300Z/
Bedford-
Including the city of Bedford
333 AM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Maximum heat index values around 100 expected.

* WHERE...Bedford County.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an
air-conditioned room. Check up on relatives and neighbors, and
provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. 

If you work or spend time outside, reschedule strenuous 
activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and 
symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and 
loose fitting clothing. For more excessive heat safety 
information, visit weather.gov/heat.

&&

$$

PAZ012-018-019-025-037-041-042-045-122300-
/O.CON.KCTP.HT.Y.0006.210812T1600Z-210812T2300Z/
Northern Clinton-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Blair-Tioga-
Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-
Including the cities of Renovo, Philipsburg, State College, 
Altoona, Mansfield, Wellsboro, Trout Run, Laporte, and Lock Haven
333 AM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Maximum heat index values between 100 and 104 expected.

* WHERE...Northern Clinton, Tioga, Northern Centre, Southern 
  Centre, Blair, Sullivan, Southern Clinton and Northern 
  Lycoming Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an
air-conditioned room. Check up on relatives and neighbors, and
provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. 

If you work or spend time outside, reschedule strenuous 
activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and 
symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and 
loose fitting clothing. For more excessive heat safety 
information, visit weather.gov/heat.

&&

$$
MRS/CJE
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/ctp

941 
WWUS71 KCTP 122332
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
732 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

PAZ057-059-064>066-131800-
/O.CON.KCTP.EH.W.0002.210813T1600Z-210813T2300Z/
Dauphin-Lebanon-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Harrisburg, Hershey, Lebanon, Gettysburg,
York, and Lancaster
732 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
  105 expected.

* WHERE...Lebanon, Dauphin, Lancaster, York and Adams Counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Increased risk for heat-related illnesses. The heat 
  may be life-threatening to the elderly and those in poor 
  health, due to prolonged exposure without air conditioning. 
  Air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups. Surge in cooling 
  demand.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Excessive Heat can be life-threatening
  among at-risk populations, such as children, the elderly, and
  those with pre-existing health conditions. Overnight low
  temperatures will also be very warm and oppressively muggy.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an
air-conditioned room. Check up on relatives and neighbors, and
provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun.

For excessive heat safety information, visit weather.gov/heat.

The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.

&&

$$

PAZ026>028-035-036-046-049>053-056-058-063-131800-
/O.CON.KCTP.HT.Y.0007.210813T1600Z-210813T2300Z/
Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Fulton-Franklin-Southern Lycoming-
Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Schuylkill-
Cumberland-
Including the cities of Huntingdon, Mount Union, Lewistown, 
Mifflintown, McConnellsburg, Chambersburg, Williamsport, 
Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, 
Berwick, Newport, Pottsville, and Carlisle
732 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 99 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Excessive Heat can be life-threatening 
  among at-risk populations, such as children, the elderly, and 
  those with pre-existing health conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an
air-conditioned room. Check up on relatives and neighbors, and
provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun.

For excessive heat safety information, visit weather.gov/heat.

The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/ctp

605 
WWUS71 KCTP 130901
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
501 AM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

PAZ057-059-064>066-132300-
/O.CON.KCTP.EH.W.0002.210813T1600Z-210813T2300Z/
Dauphin-Lebanon-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Harrisburg, Hershey, Lebanon, Gettysburg,
York, and Lancaster
501 AM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 
  106 expected.

* WHERE...Lebanon, Dauphin, Lancaster, York and Adams Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Increased risk for heat-related illnesses. The heat 
  may be life-threatening to the elderly and those in poor 
  health, due to prolonged exposure without air conditioning. 
  Air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups. Surge in cooling 
  demand.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Excessive Heat can be life-threatening
  among at-risk populations, such as children, the elderly, and
  those with pre-existing health conditions. In addition to the
  daytime heat, overnight low temperatures will also be very warm
  and oppressively muggy.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an
air-conditioned room. Check up on relatives and neighbors, and
provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true
during hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes. LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK.

For excessive heat safety information, visit weather.gov/heat.

The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.

&&

$$

PAZ026>028-035-036-046-049>053-056-058-063-132300-
/O.CON.KCTP.HT.Y.0007.210813T1600Z-210813T2300Z/
Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Fulton-Franklin-Southern Lycoming-
Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Schuylkill-
Cumberland-
Including the cities of Huntingdon, Mount Union, Lewistown, 
Mifflintown, McConnellsburg, Chambersburg, Williamsport, 
Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, 
Berwick, Newport, Pottsville, and Carlisle
501 AM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...High temperatures and humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Excessive Heat can be life-threatening 
  among at-risk populations, such as children, the elderly, and 
  those with pre-existing health conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an
air-conditioned room. Check up on relatives and neighbors, and
provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true
during hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes. LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK.

For excessive heat safety information, visit weather.gov/heat.

The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/ctp

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